The Protecting Religious Minorities Persecuted by ISIS Act of 2015 would make the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program more accessible to persecuted groups in Iraq and Syria, including individuals facing gender-based violence and religious and ethnic minorities fleeing ISIS. The legislation would also open additional processing entities in the region, increase staff for processing refugee applications, and streamline the existing systems for conducting background and security checks. H.R. 1568 would also expand the use of video interviewing and improve accountability and transparency around denial decisions.

All people deserve a home and the opportunity to rebuild their lives without fear. As people of faith, and as Americans, we must welcome and walk alongside those who seek safety. Please take a moment to use LIRS’s Action Center to urge your elected representatives to support this life-saving legislation.